Avian Image of the Week for the week ending Nov. 1st, 2013: Miguel Palaviccini - Scaled Quail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congratulations Miguel!

I think this was my third encounter with the Scaled Quail, so I'm very grateful to have come out with a shot like this one. The perch was set-up, but it took some time before the quail was comfortable enough to jump up on it. Doug and I were under Quik Camo's, and it was amazing to see the species that came in, including: Western Scrub Jay, House Finch, Cooper's Hawk (that scared everything out for a bit), Gambel's Quail, White-Crowned Sparrow, and Curve-Billed Thrasher.

If the perch looks familiar, it's because it's the same one used here. :)

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VRII
1/1600" | f/8 | ISO 640

[Diane Miller]

So nice! Congratulations!

[Marina Scarr]

This is a killer image. Congratulations.

[gail bisson]

There was never any doubt that this would be IOW! Congrats,
gail

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Wow, didn't notice until now. Thanks :)

[Robert Kimbrell]

Great light on this Quail. Congrats.

[Grace Scalzo]

Congrats, Miguel. This is a beautiful image, well deserved honor!

[Jim Crosswell]

Congratulations Miguel!

[Doug Brown]

Wow, an IOTW taken in my backyard! Congrats on a fine image Miguel!